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  Special VFR Clearance: How To Use It

  A Special VFR Clearance can get you into or out of an airport with low ceilings and visibility. But do you know when you can use it, and if it's a good idea?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/16/2025
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  Lost Comm Under VFR? Here Are 6 Things You Can Do About It.

  You always see regulations and tips for lost comm under IFR...but what about losing comm on a VFR flight?

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/16/2025
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  What Are The Three Types Of Parasite Drag?

  Here's are the three types, and how they slow you down...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/15/2025
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  FOD In The Cockpit Causes Two Blown Tires On Landing

  Something rolls across the floor on short final. What should you do next?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/14/2025

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  What's The Difference Between An ODP And a SID?

  In partnership with Garmin

  Here's the difference between the two...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/14/2025
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  Is Obstruction Clearance Guaranteed Below DA/MDA?

  When you're below DA/MDA, it's up to you...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/13/2025
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  Quiz: Can You Answer These 7 Holding Questions?

  Expect further clearance at...

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/08/2025
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  5 Rules-Of-Thumb You Can Use On Your Next Flight

  Flying is easier when you know some basic rules-of-thumb. Here are 5 of the best rules, and how to use them.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/07/2025
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  The 6 Types Of Fog

  Whether you're flying VFR or IFR, fog can ruin your day. Here's what you should know about the 6 most common types of fog.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/07/2025

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  What Happens When ATC Adds An Arrival To Your Route?

  Here's how ATC will amend your route to include an arrival...

  • Boldmethod
  • 10/07/2025
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  What Is A Clearance Void Time?

  Have you ever heard "clearance void if not off by 1235 Zulu?" It all comes down to one-in, one-out rules for ATC managing IFR traffic at non-towered airports.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/04/2025
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  9 Terms Every Pilot Should Know About Wings

  In partnership with LIFT

  If you're a pilot, these are terms you should know about your airplane's wings.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/04/2025
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  Pilots Receive ATC Low Altitude Alert From The Wrong Altimeter Setting

  A student and instructor received a "low altitude alert" from ATC after forgetting to reset their altimeter before an instrument approach.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/02/2025
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  7 'Wake-Up Calls' Most New, Confident Pilots Experience

  Many newly-certificated pilots experience one of these "wake-up calls" within their few months of flying.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/02/2025
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  Holding: Can You Fly Distance Legs Instead Of Timed Legs?

  Ask ATC and reduce your workload!

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/02/2025